Top 10 Most Infamous Lies in History

VOICE OVER: Peter DeGiglio WRITTEN BY: Joshua Garvin

From political deceptions to corporate cover-ups, history is riddled with lies that shaped our world. Join us as we explore the most consequential falsehoods ever told, from wartime propaganda to financial schemes that devastated millions. These aren't just fibs—they're calculated deceptions that changed nations, sparked conflicts, and eroded public trust. Our countdown includes Bush's weapons of mass destruction claims, Stalin's denial of the Ukrainian famine, Hitler's broken Munich Agreement, Big Tobacco's decades of health deception, Watergate's presidential cover-up, and Bernie Madoff's massive financial fraud. Which historical lie do you think had the most devastating impact? Let us know in the comments below! read more...

Top 10 Most Infamous Lies in History

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